So ultimately this may require a discussion with counsel, and you may have to settle on splitting the cost.

Detroit requires strong local relationships to navigate things like neighborhood nuances and property management effectively.

That does not require employment or job seasoning instead it uses the rents to qualify and you can take out up to 80% LTV cash.Use the cash to put down on the next 1-2 or more properties as long as the other properties are debt servicing themselves it opens up more opportuities to buy more future assets and increase your passice income.  

I appreciated that they volunteered that I would not be required to go to them for repairs, but that they were there if I wanted.They are delivering it on Monday, December 11th, so I will report back with the verdict once it's up and running.

OP, keep in mind not having access to heating and sharing same water heater and etc will require an easygoing tenant in the nextgen.

Again, knowing nothing about this particular company, my bet is that type of company will require money up front just to consider whether they can help you out.  

Most non-FHA loans will require at least 15% down but you'll have to have amazing credit.

We still require a deposit plus the first month to move in. 

Just make sure you set up a LLC to rack up the required experience.

While they generated some cash flow, I found the effort required to manage them wasn’t worth the return.